Young Goans Club Event in Bahrain
Canadian girl crowned Young Goans May Queen
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Bahrain: Canadian national Yasmin Chahal, an English teacher at the Al Naseem
International School scooped the Spectrum May Queen 2010 crown organized by
Young Goans Club, Bahrain on May 27 at Delmon Hotel.
Miss Chahal beat 17 other beauties from around the world at the impressive
event held at the poolside of the hotel in Manama. Her dominance was so immense
that she also bagged the ‘Best Hair-Do’ and ‘Best Smile’ awards.
Ernestina Day, from Ghana, pursuing her career at the Bahrain Institute of
Banking and Finance was the 1st Runner-up. Ms Day also claimed the ‘Max Effect’
award for ranking top in the first round. Rachel Dias, a Goan student at the
Sacred Heart School was the second runner up. Ms Dias also bagged the ‘Ms.
Articulate award’ for her eloquence in the ‘Brain & Wit’ round.
A capacity crowd of over 1000 people attended the mega event of the club to
watch Indian, Bahraini, Ghanaian, Canadian, Moroccan, Pakistani and Filipino
women aged between 16 and 28 vie for the coveted crown.
The first round was in sporty/trendy wear with costumes sponsored by MAX. The
second round was in formal wear. Top six contestants were shortlisted for the
final round of Brain & Wit, where they had 30 seconds to introduce themselves
and answer a question from the judges. Other than the winners Shrada Vyas
(Indian), Zahra Zahid (Pakistani) and Senorita Fernandes (Indian) made it to
the top 6.
The winners took away loads of prizes in cash, air-tickets, jewellery,
electronic goods, cosmetics, gift hampers and vouchers for dinner/lunch at top
class restaurants. Other participants were also given shopping vouchers.
YGC Managing Committee 2010-11
Sitting from left to right: David D'Costa, Agnelo Victor, Roland Varella,
Francis Correia, Noel Fernandes and Francis Vaz
Standing left to right: Savio Rebeiro, Godwin D'Cruz, Steven Fernandes, Vincent
D'Costa, Godwin D'Cruz, Felix Dias, Felix Rodrigues and Steven Dias.
The beauty pageant was choreographed by Fahad Al Dossary and assisted by
Yousif. Former Vice President of the club Gerard Fernandes coordinated the
pageant presentation. Master of ceremony Updes Swar specially flown in from Goa
entertained the crowd with humorous and witty dialogue throughout the show. He
was well supported by local based Goan compere G.R Crasto.
Bahrain based band ‘Aryan Fame’ provided music during the evening and DJ Music
& Lights arranged the background music and stage lighting.
President of Young Goans Club Francis Correia in his speech expressed his
appreciation to the sub-committee led by Alfred D’Souza for successfully
organizing the event.
YGC May Queen of 2009 Miss Amy Vaya crowned the new Queen. The panel of judges
consisted of Archie De Mello, Alison Lillywhite, Beverly Viegas, Shafeeqa
Fakier and Fabian Cutaran.
Spectrum Group of Companies was the Platinum sponsors of the event. Gold
Sponsor was Coca Cola, while HSBC Bahrain was the Silver sponsor.
Other major sponsors were Al Rashid Group, Union Press, Media solution and
African & Eastern.
The event was also supported by Verminex, Universal Food Centre, Bahrain
Financing Co, Papillion Restaurant, KLM/Air France, Gulf House Markets, Home
Electronics, Make Up Forever, Mohd Fakroo & Bros, Qatar Airways, Mona
Cosmetics, Annesco Tailoring, Steven Dias, Kims Medical Centre, Selcon,
Standard Chartered, Highland Marketing, Jashanmal & Sons, Lufthansa and Al
Mahroos Co.
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